Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a non-profit healthcare organization whose mission is to provide exceptional healthcare to people facing access barriers.  We provide primary care services (medical, dental and behavioral healthcare) through 28 outpatient health centers in El Paso, Teller, Lincoln, Adams, Elbert and Kit Carson counties.  We deliver care with our strong “Hospitality” culture.  Our organization has over 800 employees and serves over 82,000 patients in the Pikes Peak and East Central Plains region.  Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Performs all routine and emergent nursing functions pertinent to efficient, quality, ambulatory related triage care. Performs phone triage according to length and severity of patient complaints. Responsible for prioritizing incoming patient calls and gathering vital information from patient (i.e. symptoms, age and current medical conditions). After gathering information, the nurse advises the patient of basic treatment options, urges them to seek immediate care in an emergency room or schedules an appointment with their PCP or at CCC. Educates patients or family members as appropriate using CSR or approved triage manuals. This position acts as nurse support for the customer service team. Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing Program required

Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience required. Ambulatory care/Primary care setting experience preferred. Triage experience preferred.

Cognitive Skills (Language, Math, Reasoning Ability): High language, high reasoning and critical thinking abilities

Computer Skills: Must be computer literate.

Other Skills: Ability to manage several tasks at one time. Ability to work with a diverse patient population. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Certificates & Licenses: Current Colorado RN License. Current CPR (BCLS) certification required

Physical Demands

Able to support/lift at least 50 pounds. Long periods of standing, moving, occasional periods of sitting. Hearing within normal range for telephone use. Must be able to get from one clinic site to related locations.


*Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening; which includes, but is not limited to a Criminal Background check. Peak Vista Community Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.